Overcoming adversity

Overcoming adversity

It is well known that trauma has many negative effects on children and adults, including PTSD, depression, medical conditions and substance abuse. An alternative perspective, however, is that trauma can result in positive outcomes. Individuals can experience positive...
Hope critical to positive change

Hope critical to positive change

Regardless of the therapeutic approach, hope has been found to be a critical component of positive change. Hope is linked to better physical and psychological health, academic performance, and recovery from trauma. Hope develops within the context of early attachment...

Got hope?

A positive therapeutic relationship also instills hope in clients. Research on hope has magnified in the last thirty years. Regardless of the therapeutic approach, hope has been found to be a critical component of positive change. Hope is linked to better physical and...